Maintenance Supervisor - Erbil

About the role

A Maintenance Supervisor is based in Erbil, Iraq, and supervises the maintenance cycle so that program objectives are met. The role covers supervision of maintenance operations, coordination of repair work, and support of internal and external customers.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise all maintenance operations for assigned equipment in line with PWS, company policies and regulations such as OSHA, DOT, ANSI, ASME and military regulations.
• Supervise the shop foreman and mechanics, including vacation planning, discipline, performance evaluations and training.
• Set job priorities, estimate downtime and coordinate the workflow of downed equipment waiting for parts to reduce backlog and cost.
• Support customers on compliance, tracking efficiency, burn rates and equipment usage, and maximize cost avoidance.
• Oversee recovery operations for MHE, VE, CE, heavy and light vehicle maintenance across the area of operation.
• Coordinate the administration, maintenance and distribution of approved publications, warranty documentation, LDD and ECOD documentation.
• Provide input to management on forecasting and monitoring stock levels of service/repair parts and petroleum.
• Submit plans and reports accurately and on time, and prepare activity reports.
• Enforce health, safety and welfare guidelines and act as point of contact for maintenance issues when the Maintenance Manager is absent.
• Monitor team development, conduct site visits and perform other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Associate's degree in an associated discipline; two years of related experience can substitute for each year of college.
• Six to eight years of logistics experience in a military or tactical environment.
• At least three years in a maintenance supervisor environment preferred.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, assist with up to 100 pounds, and work in remote, sometimes uncomfortable conditions with long hours and domestic and international travel.

Required skills

• Understanding of organizational maintenance and supply concepts, maintenance production and production control, and U.S. Army maintenance support systems.
• Knowledge of MHE, heavy trucks and heavy equipment, and of equipment parts acquisition, warranty, LDD and ECOD submissions.
• Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, ANSI, ASME, military regulations, OEM requirements and DoD contracting policies.
• Diagnostics, technical research, strong problem solving, writing, communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications.